SUNY Oswego student wins scholarships to study in Germany
OSWEGO — The German Academic Exchange Service has awarded SUNY Oswego student Elizabeth de Reeder two scholarships to study in Germany for a year, starting in July.
5 great places to volunteer in Asia
ASIA is filled with volunteering opportunities for those that feel they want to contribute to a part of the world that is still developing. Voluntourism has become a big part of the travel business and opportunities can range from teaching English to orphans, to helping endangered species or even working in a newsroom. Whether you
Asian English Teachers Need Not Apply in China
Here’s another one for the Wierd Stuff Asians Do File, as in Asians Who Don’t Hire Asians. I’ve not heard of the preference for Whites (and in a pinch, Black) as english teachers in Japan. The MSNBC says that ads in China blatantly ask for...
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Focus on real work experience
Nation U chief says English and internships will be key features for its students
Alum welcomed home - Joel Gerstman returns from Peace Corps service
Drexel alumnus Joel Gerstman recently returned to his hometown of Maple Glen, Pa., after spending two years working for the Peace Corps in Surat Thani, Thailand. After graduating with a degree in finance in 2009 and feeling unfulfilled after three co-ops and a year working in the field, Gerstman decided to join the Peace Corps. [...]
Daniela Papi: Voluntourism: What Could Go Wrong When Trying To Do Right?
Here are some of the common problems I have seen in the voluntourism market and some tips for travelers on how to choose the right program.
£6m Thai coins deal for Llantrisant's Royal Mint
THE Royal Mint has secured a £6m deal to provide blank coins to Thailand.